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Psychology Major
Psychology Minor
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

The following is a list the five courses required for the minor.

Students may also review the College Catalogue.

Students cannot receive credit for taking the same class at both Barnard and Columbia, or at any other institution. For a list of overlapping Columbia Courses, click here.

PSYC BC 1001 x, y
Introduction to Psychology1
Introduction to the chief facts, principles, and problems of human and animal behavior, through systematic study of a text, lectures, exercises, reading in special fields, and brief participation in a current investigation. (An alternative to participation can be arranged at the student's request.)
This course is a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. Enrollment limited to 45 students per section. 3 points.

PSYC BC 1101 x, y
Statistics
Introduction to statistics and its applications to psychological research. Basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. Recitation devoted to discussion of weekly problem assignments.
Prerequisite: BC 1001 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 36 students per section. Preregistration. 4 points.

NOTE: Credit cannot be granted for either W1111 or Econ BC 2411 and PSYC BC1101. Students Econ BC 2411 will be exempt from BC1101, but will need an extra elective to achieve the the five Psychology courses required for the minor. Students should consult with the Department Representative before enrolling in any other Statistics course, as it may not be accepted towards the major or minor.

One Lab Course

Two Additional Electives

NOTE: These electives may be selected from the Psychology Department course offerings. Three of the five psychology courses must be taken at Barnard.

 

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